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Q&A
Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader Says
Proactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Recruitment & Retention
District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just Compensation
There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say.
School & District Management
Opinion
The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
School leaders can take concrete steps to manage the impact of the political upheaval.
School & District Management
Texas Leader Named Superintendent of the Year
The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom.
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a District Used Data to Fight Students' Gambling and Vaping
School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there.
School & District Management
On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal Support
With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future.
Budget & Finance
How Do Schools Solve a Problem Like Property Taxes?
Politicians or activists in at least 10 states are pitching the end of one of schools' chief revenue sources.
EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
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- School & District Management Few School Board Races Are Competitive. Here’s WhyMost school board turnover is caused by incumbent members resigning.School & District Management 6 Tips for Combatting Misinformation About Your School DistrictThe spread of false information is a growing concern for schools and districts, and it can errode public trust.School & District Management Video How Federal Cuts Are Affecting School Meals and Local FarmersElimination of the $660 million Local Food for Schools grant means less fresh food for students, and a financial hit for local farmers.Student Well-Being & Movement Gathering Student Perspectives Is a Powerful Teaching Tool—And It’s Never Been EasierStudents’ input on school can be a gold mine of information for teachers.Equity & Diversity Opinion How to Keep Supporting Students in a Hostile Political EnvironmentProtecting kids outside of school may be beyond educators' means, but here are ways we can help them.School & District Management How Rural Schools Are Faring Under TrumpChanges to federal grants and state funding formulas could hit rural schools as they scramble to stay afloat.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
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- Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion 3 Ways Schools Can Support Students' Mental HealthChildhood trauma and adversity are now acknowledged. Educators need strategies to respond to them.School & District Management Opinion This Is the Letter I Want Every School Leader to Send to ParentsHere’s how principals can start off on the right foot with students and their families.School & District Management Database Shows Which States Gain, Lose Female SuperintendentsThe database tracks state-by-state superintendent demographics, revealing persistent gender gaps and uneven progress in boosting diversity.Student Achievement Five Years Later, Student Achievement Still Lags Behind Pre-Pandemic LevelsFive years after COVID, student achievement remains below pre-pandemic levels, with slow reading gains and persistent math gaps.School & District Management The Storm, Aftermath, and Recovery: How Katrina Shaped This Educator's CareerAn educator's pre- and post-Katrina work shows how a generation of teachers had a front-row seat to dramatic changes in New Orleans schools.School & District Management Q&A This School Leader Still Sees the Effects of Hurricane Katrina, 20 Years LaterVera Triplett is concerned about the number of schools that have shut down in her city in the years since Katrina.
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